A Metamorphosis (1903)

By Richard Marsh

Book Overview

""A Metamorphosis"" is a novel written by Richard Marsh and was first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur Burton who is a successful businessman and is engaged to a woman named Alice. However, Arthur's life takes a drastic turn when he is bitten by a strange insect and begins to experience bizarre physical and mental changes. As the transformation progresses, Arthur becomes increasingly isolated and begins to lose his grip on reality. The novel explores themes of identity, transformation, and the human psyche. It is a gripping and haunting tale that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Marsh's writing style is rich and atmospheric, and he creates a vivid and unsettling world that is both captivating and disturbing. ""A Metamorphosis"" is a classic of early 20th-century horror fiction and remains a must-read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166484025
• ISBN13: 9781166484026
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"